Monday, December 21, 2015

From
December 21st through January 1st, 2016 this site will be taking a
break. We will resume publishing prayers for our MLA’s on January 4th, 2016.
While we are not doing business as usual, we are still praying for our province
and our elected leaders.

A CHRISTMAS
PRAYER

Dear Lord,

We pray that
this Christmas, once again our eyes would be turned to the babe born in a
manger. The miracle of your birth is that you God, took on human form and came
and lived among us. As we look at the events of that first Christmas, may we
also be reminded that your short journey on earth culminated in your death, the
most significant event in history, so that people everywhere could have the
opportunity to be forgiven and receive eternal. May our prayer be, that the
Savior of the world would find a place of residence in all our hearts.

We prayer
for all our MLA’s that during this Christmas season, they would experience your
presence and peace and be refreshed and renewed as they spend time with family
and friends.

In Jesus
Name, Amen

The Leading Influence Team and the many that
join us from across the province to pray for our

Friday, December 18, 2015

We pray today for
our Member of Provincial Parliament Lisa MacLeod for Nepean-Carleton. Father in Heaven we lift up before your
throne Lisa MacLeod, as she serves as M.P.P
in Nepean-Carleton. Give her everything
she needs as she serves the people in Ontario. We thank you Lord that she
sacrifices so much working in this position. We ask Lord that You would bless
her today with health and strength. I
pray that she would trust you Lord and feel your presence. In the precious Name
of Jesus, Amen.

Lisa MacLeod was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in a byelection in 2006. She has continued to represent the Nepean-Carleton riding after the 2007, 2011, 2014 provincial elections.

Ms. MacLeod is presently the Ontario PC Energy Critic and Francophone Affairs Critic. She serves as Vice Chair of the Legislative Assembly Committee, the Vice Chair of the Quebec-Ontario Parliamentary Friendship Committee and as Ontario’s member on the Canadian Parliamentary Women’s Association. She previously served as Official Opposition Education Critic, Revenue and Accountability Critic, Government and Consumer Affairs Committee and Critic for Children and Youth. Ms. MacLeod was also Vice Chair of the Government Agencies Committee and a member of the Public Accounts Committee.

As an MPP, Ms. MacLeod has championed community safety measures such as child protection legislation and a law clamping down on grow ups. She has been a vocal supporter of Ontario’s Harness Horse Racing industry and a critic of the green energy act.

Ms. MacLeod authored a cookbook, “I’d Rather Be Baking Cookies: A Collection of Recipes from Lisa MacLeod and Friends”, has enjoyed coaching her daughter in sports and is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, which awarded her the rare Friendship Medal for her work on behalf of veterans.

Before being elected to the Ontario Legislature, Ms. MacLeod served as an advisor to Nepean-Carleton politicians at all three levels of government, spent time as a political commentator on local tv and radio and worked in a management program with Sobeys Inc. She is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, holding a B.A. Honours in Political Science. Ms. MacLeod has studied at the Masters level in Intelligence Studies at American Military University.

Lisa MacLeod lives in Nepean with her husband Joseph Varner and their daughter Victoria.

As an MPP, Ms. MacLeod has championed community safety measures such as child protection legislation and a law clamping down on grow ups. She has been a vocal supporter of Ontario’s Harness Horse Racing industry and a critic of the green energy act. Ms. MacLeod authored a cookbook, “I’d Rather Be Baking Cookies: A Collection of Recipes from Lisa MacLeod and Friends”, has enjoyed coaching her daughter in sports and is a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, which awarded her the rare Friendship Medal for her work on behalf of veterans.Before being elected to the Ontario Legislature, Ms. MacLeod served as an advisor to Nepean-Carleton politicians at all three levels of government, spent time as a political commentator on local tv and radio and worked in a management program with Sobeys Inc. She is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University, holding a B.A. Honours in Political Science. Ms. MacLeod has studied at the Masters level in IntelligenceStudies at American Military University.Lisa MacLeod lives in Nepean with her husband Joseph Varner and their daughter Victoria.- See more at: http://lisamacleod.com/meet-lisa/#sthash.Lk0Ral5L.dpu

Lisa MacLeod was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in a byelection in 2006. She has continued to represent the Nepean-Carleton riding after the 2007, 2011, 2014 provincial elections. - See more at: http://lisamacleod.com/meet-lisa/#sthash.Lk0Ral5L.dpu

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Our Father in
Heaven today we pause to think about our M.P.P. Jack MacLaren in Carelton
Mississippi Mills . Father we pray for this member and we ask that you would
continue to lead and guide him in all his ways.
Lord we pray that he would trust in You, look to You for wisdom and
understanding. Bless our member today
give him what he needs to serve this position well. Surround our member with wise council and
give divine wisdom. In Jesus Precious
Name, we ask these requests.

Jack MacLaren is no stranger to dealing with and working with bureaucracy. He has been an active member of many community based organizations including:

Ontario Landowners Association - President

Carleton Landowners Association - President

Canadian Justice Review Board - Director

Named "Citizen of the Year" 2002 - West Carleton Township

Torbolton Township Historical Society

St. Andrew's United Church - Trustee

MacLaren’s Landing Community Association - President

Ottawa - Carleton Cattlemens Association

Ottawa - Carleton Soil and Crop Improvement Association

Arnprior Region Federation of Agriculture - President

He has successfully advocated for and protected the rights of individuals, changed public perceptions, and influenced government policy to the benefit of the people of Ontario.

Jack went to school at Dirleton, Fitzroy Harbour and Arnprior. He attained the degree of B. Sc. in civil engineering at Queen’s University in 1972. Jack worked in engineering and construction in Vancouver and Calgary for 10 years.

Jack is a cash crop farmer who lives and works on the family farm at MacLaren's Landing in West Carleton Township. The farm was a Crown Grant to the MacLaren family in 1826.

Jack and his wife Janet have three daughters - Jessica, Rachel and Alexis. Janet and all three girls are Registered Nurses who are working in hospitals in Ottawa, Calgary and San Diego.

The MacLaren family has a long history of being involved in community politics for the purpose of community betterment. Jack's father, grand-father and great grand-father were all politically active. In the MacLaren house it was always understood that with the enjoyment and benefits of a healthy community comes the obligation to contribute to the community.

Jack is ready to discuss the issues that concern you, and be your voice in Ontario.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Dear Father in
Heaven, we are thankful for Tracy MacCharles M.P.P. in the Pickering-Scarborough
East riding. We ask Lord that you would
bless her and everything she puts her hand to. May she feel your presence give her wisdom and understanding in all
decisions she makes. Please encourage her each day as she continues to help
meet the needs of her constituents in her riding. Lord we pray and cover Tracy in prayer, she
is your daughter whom you love. Bless her today keep her family safe and may
they know your peace.

Tracy MacCharles was born and raised in Pickering–Scarborough East. She is a woman who brings people together, actively listens and works with them to achieve results.

Tracy has over 20 years experience in human resources management working in the private, public and not for profit sectors including serving as Vice President of Human Resources, Manulife Financial for the Corporate and Information Technology Divisions. In 2004, she established her own Human Resources practice focused on areas she is most passionate about: health care, community health, education, employment, human rights, discrimination prevention, organizational change and effectiveness.Tracy has been an active volunteer within her community, as well as at the provincial level for numerous charities including the Canadian Cancer Society, Big Sister’s Association of Ajax-Pickering, United Way and as Chair of her local School Community Council.

Tracy is also a champion for disability advocacy. She is the past Chair of the Ontario Accessibility Standards Advisory Council with a mandate to advise the Minister of Community of Social Services on the implementation of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Tracy also served on the Durham Board of Education’s Special Education Advisory Committee for over five years. Tracy is a recipient of the City of Pickering’s Civic Award and the Volunteer of Distinction Award from Rosebank Road Public School.Elected to the Ontario Legislature on October 6, 2011, Tracy has served as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children & Youth Services and Vice-Chair of the Cabinet Committee on Health, Education and Social Policy. In February 2013, Tracy was appointed Minister of Consumer Services, by the new Ontario government. Minister MacCharles currently serves on the Health, Education and Social Policy and the Legislation and Regulations Cabinet Committees. Tracy holds an interdepartmental honours degree in Business and Public Administration from Brock University. Tracy and her husband Stephen Little live in Pickering with their children Travis and Genevieve.

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Father, we thank
you for MPP Dave Levac. Thank you for his efforts to seek to improve the
quality of life for Ontario residents. Continue to encourage him as he seeks to
bring about changes that are important to him. May he also find the time to be
revitalized and refreshed by his relationship with family and friends. In
Christ’s name, Amen.

It's more than just politics to Dave Levac, a dedicated community advocate working hard for his community of Brant.

An elementary and high school teacher for 12 years, Dave became a principal in 1989 and developed an award winning conflict resolution program for his students.

Long dedicated to his community, Dave has worked with many organizations, including the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Parkinson Society of Canada. He also founded the Walter Gretzky C.N.I.B. Celebrity Golf Tournament and the Friends of the Firefighters Committee, which has raised over $75,000 for the County of Brant Fire Department. His extensive community service has been recognized with the Canada 125 Medal, the Queen’s Jubilee Medal, an Ontario Service Award and the YMCA Canada Peace Medal.

Dave brought his strong drive for community service to the Ontario legislature in 1999. Re-elected twice, Dave has had a number of private member’s bills successfully pass into law, including the Smoke Free Amendment Act, the Firefighters Memorial Day Act and Sabrina’s Law. He was also awarded the Order of Merit by the Ukrainian president for his work on the Holodomor Memorial Day Act.

Locally, Dave has delivered many results to his community, including a new MRI, a Family Health Team, funding to assist with the clean-up of Greenwich-Mohawk brownfield and investments for the Brantford campuses of Wilfrid Laurier and Nipissing Universities. He is currently the Parliamentary Assistant for Energy, where he helps create new jobs and position Ontario as a clean-energy leader.Dave and his wife, Rosemarie, live in Brantford. They have three children.

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